Club News
Club Results
Wednesday April 2nd
Winner: Shane McNamee (20) – 40 pts
Runner-up: Thomas Cullen (14) – 38 pts
Gross: Kevin Hensey (4) – 31 gross pts
Third: Mark Bradley (22) – 36 pts

Saturday April 5th
Winner: Mark Bradley (22) – 38 pts BOT
Runner-up: Kieran O'Neill (22) – 38 pts
Gross: Jamie Foley (Scr) – 33 gross pts
Third: Eunan McGarrigle ( 8 ) – 36 pts

Ladies News

Sunday April 6th
Winner: Damon McBride (29) – 43 pts
Runner-up: Wilbert McConnell (25) – 39 pts
Gross: Cian Harkin (+2) – 33 gross pts
Third: Kevin McGonagle (6) – 38 pts

Spring Hamper
Lady Captain Roisin sends best wishes to everyone for a very Happy Easter. She also wishes good luck to the ladies playing for the Spring Hamper on Friday 18th April. Check BRS for your time as the draw has been done and it’s an early start! The current weather forecast, and conditions are not as favourable as last week, so the strong advice is to bring an umbrella and waterproofs!

Team Sheets.
Ladies are reminded to get their names in for consideration for team selections before the end of the month.

Donegal Shield in Bundoran Golf Club.
This will take place on the 26th April and is always a great day for ladies golf in Co. Donegal.

Sunday Members.
Congratulations to Deirdre O’Toole who took the top honours this week with 36 pts. There was a great battle for runner up with 4 ladies in contention for BOT. Marian Overend on countback won from Mary Barrett.

Winner – Deirdre O’Toole 36pts
Runner-Up – Marian Overend 34pts BOT

Club Results 
Wednesday April 2nd   
Winner: Shane McNamee (20) – 40 pts
Runner-up: Thomas Cullen (14) – 38 pts
Gross: Kevin Hensey (4) – 31 gross pts 
Third: Mark Bradley (22) – 36 pts
Saturday April 5th  
Winner: Mark Bradley (22) – 38 pts BOT
Runner-up: Kieran O'Neill (22) – 38 pts
Gross: Jamie Foley (Scr) – 33 gross pts
Third: Eunan McGarrigle ( 8 ) – 36 pts
Sunday April 6th   
Winner: Damon McBride (29) – 43 pts
Runner-up: Wilbert McConnell (25) – 39 pts
Gross: Cian Harkin (+2) – 33 gross pts
Third: Kevin McGonagle (6) – 38 pts
Club Results 
Wednesday April 2nd   
Winner: Shane McNamee (20) – 40 pts
Runner-up: Thomas Cullen (14) – 38 pts
Gross: Kevin Hensey (4) – 31 gross pts 
Third: Mark Bradley (22) – 36 pts
Saturday April 5th  
Winner: Mark Bradley (22) – 38 pts BOT
Runner-up: Kieran O'Neill (22) – 38 pts
Gross: Jamie Foley (Scr) – 33 gross pts
Third: Eunan McGarrigle ( 8 ) – 36 pts
Sunday April 6th   
Winner: Damon McBride (29) – 43 pts
Runner-up: Wilbert McConnell (25) – 39 pts
Gross: Cian Harkin (+2) – 33 gross pts
Third: Kevin McGonagle (6) – 38 pts


Ladies news

Donegal Shield
A very strong ladies team has qualified to play in Bundoran Golf Club on 26th April. The team will be led out by Lady Captain Roisin McCormack.

Eileen McLarnon, Frances Shannon, Mary Barrett, Claire Ferry, Roseanne Logue, Deirdre O’Toole, Marian Overend, Deirdre Hensey.
Subs ; Iris Condron, Aedeen Conway.

Spring Hamper
A reminder to the ladies that the closing date for the Spring Hamper entries is Sunday 13th April accompanied by the fee of €15. The Hamper will be a draw format with the tee booked from 9.30am on Friday 18th April.

Sunday Members Results
Winner – Eileen McLarnon 35pts
Runner-Up – Pamela Clinton 34pts

Club News
Gents Results
Wednesday 26th March
Winner: Joe Gallagher (12) – 37 pts BOT
Runner-up: Pat O'Neill (13) – 37 pts

Saturday 29th March
Winner: James Comiskey (24) – 39 pts
Runner-up: TJ Evesson (18) – 37 pts
Gross: Davitt Walsh (7) – 29 gross pts

Sunday 30th March
Winner: James Comiskey (23) – 42 pts
Runner-up: Justin Green (10) – 40 pts
Gross: Daniel Shields (6) – 30 pts
Third: Chuck McTaggart (13) – 39 pts

Ladies News

Winter Links Captain’s Day
Lady Captain Roisin McCormack extended her thanks to all those who took part in the winter links for the ’24 /’25 season. Despite some miserable seasonal weather at times, good weather seemed to follow the ladies links days apart from one event being cancelled.

Monday’s event had been rescheduled from last week and what a great call it was. The scores reflected the fantastic weather with Celine Markey Cruit Island cruising home with an excellent 42 points.

Order of Merit
Mandy Coyne, Portsalon, put on display another fine round, not only winning the Gross but also the Overall Gross Winner for the Links with a total score of 47.

Taking the Overall Indivdual Nett, with a total score of 24 and coming in a very worthy 3rd place on Monday was Maireaad Harkin, Gweedore.

I can’t fail to mention the Letterkenny Golf Club 3 ball of Maura Cavanagh, Kay Kelly and Marian Keating who dovetailed the entire round and were unfortunate not to convert any of their birdie putts! However, they remained upbeat at the 18th reflecting on the fact they returned with their original balls, which is a major bonus. The ladies have never missed any of the Links and are always a welcome sight in Portsalon Golf Club.

Order of Merit Gross
Mandy Coyne 47 pts

Order of Merit Nett
Mairead Harkin 24 pts

Winner – Celine Markey – 42 pts
Runner-Up - Mary Ferry – 39 pts
Gross – Mandy Coyne – 28 Gross pts
3rd Mairead Harkin – 38 pts bot
4th Florence Connolly – 38 pts
5th Cecilia Doran – 37 pts bot
6th Tracey Spence – 37pts
Non- Qualifiers
Winner - Patricia McGlynn 39pts
Runner – Up Karen McGlinchey 37pts

Front 9 – Clara McNeill 20pts
Back 9 – Eileen Reilly 21 pts

2 @ 5th Hole
Mandy Coyne

2’s @ 10th Hole
Sandra McMonagle, Eileen Reilly, Dolores Devaney, Maeve Crowe, Brona Slevin

2 @ 15th Hole
Ann Friel, Kathleen Rogers.

Lady Captain’s Cruit Island Outing
Just a correction on last week’s date! The date is 17th May and the list is in the locker room

Donegal Shield Qualifier.
The Inter Club Shield will be played on 26th April in Bundoran Golf Club.
The qualifiers for the team will be played on Fri (alternate day ) 4th and Sunday 6th April.

Spring Hamper.
The hamper will be played on Friday 18th April. This is a Draw and names and entry fee €15 must be submitted by 13th April.

Members Free Sub
Congratulations to Jame Comiskey who won the Members Free Sub from everyone in the ladies branch.

Club News

​Captain's Drive-in for 2025
Congrats to our newly installed Captains and President for 2025 on their hugely successful Drive-in on Sunday morning.
Having got the AGMs over on Friday and Saturday, they all officially took office and they made a strong start with three super drives to get them started!
Our very best wishes to President Mae Blaney, Lady Captain Roisin McCormack and Gents Captain Brendan Cullen for the year ahead!
A big crowd packed the course for a four-person scramble, with the winter sunshine just about managing to keep everyone at a reasonable temperature. Thanks to the catering team for fine spread of soup and sandwiches afterwards and congrats to all the winning teams on the day.

Captain's Drive-In Scramble – Sunday 9th February
Winner: D Shields, J Shields, C McGettigan & M Howard (5) – 53 nett
Runners-up: N McConigley, M Barrett, C Ferry & D O'Toole (13) – 54 nett
Gross: C. McCahill / C. Connolly / P. Durning / C. McTaggart (4) – 60 gross
Third: S Barrett, J Barrett, C McFadden & H Doherty (17) – 55

Club Results
Wednesday 5th February
Winner: Gerrard Duffy (9) – 37 pts
Runner-up: Seanan McAleer ( 8 ) – 35 pts

Saturday 6th February
Winner: Paddy Kelly Jr (13) – 42 pts
Runner-up: Oisin Friel (17) – 41 pts
Gross: David McCormick (+2) – 38 gross pts
Third: Stephen Connolly (4) – 39 pts

Dates for your diary
The 2025 golfing season is beginning to take shape and below are some dates for your calendar in Portsalon.
Mon 17 Mar 2025 = Ladies & Gents Open
Thu 27 Mar 2025 = Ladies Winter Links
Thu 3 Apr 2025 = Donegal Senior Alliance
Fri 18 Apr 2025 = Ladies Spring Hamper
Fri 2 May 2025 = Ladies Open
Mon 26 May 2025 = Donegal Links Classic
Tue 27 May 2025 = Donegal Links Classic
Wed 28 May 2025 = Donegal Links Classic
Sat 14 Jun 2025 = John Sweeney Memorial
Sat 28 Jun 2025 = Brendan Cullen Captains Day
Mon 7 Jul 2025 = Open Week - Total Golf
Tue 8 Jul 2025 = Open Week - Patterson's Caravan Park
Wed 9 Jul 2025 = Open Week- Letterkenny Driving Range
Thu 10 Jul 2025 = Open Week - Donegal Hospice
Fri 11 Jul 2025 = Open Week - Pat O'Neill
Sat 26 Jul 2025 = Scratch Cup Sponsored By Manor Motors
Sat 2 Aug 2025 = Charlie Canning Memorial
Mon 4 Aug 2025 = Barton Cup
Sat 16 Aug 2025 = Roisin McCormack Lady Captains Day
Tue 19 Aug 2025 = Shaw Shield & Kernaghan Cup
Sat 30 Aug 2025 = Mae Blaney Presidents Day
Fri 10 Oct 2025 = Ladies Play In Pink

Ladies News

Lady Captain 2025
The ladies branch of Portsalon Golf Club wish to congratulate, and send their best wishes to Roisin McCormack, who has been appointed as Lady Captain 2025. Roisin brings a lot of experience to the role having proudly served as Lady Captain previously.

Mae Blaney has been appointed President of Portsalon Golf Club, joining Lady Captain Roisin at the helm.
Mae, a long-time Portsalon member, has served in various roles for many years, including Lady Captain, and we wish her well for her 2-year term.

The Captain’s Drive-In
Bathed in typical glorious sunshine, calm seas, barely a gentle breeze, the members of Portsalon Golf Club gathered to watch the Captain, Lady Captain and President launch the 2025 golfing season.
Not a nerve was shattered as each in turn drove their balls straight up the fairway, probably requiring a gentle chip with a wedge to reach the green.
With much cheering and applause, the members began the annual scramble shotgun start.

Congratulations to the ladies team of Noreen McConigley, Mary Barrett, Claire Ferry and Deirdre O’Toole who scored an impressive net 54 to come runner-up.

Golfer of the Year 2024
There are not many weeks that I do not mention Deirdre Hensey in my notes, so it comes as no surprise she was announced as the winner of the Golfer of the Year 2024 at the AGM. Featuring in most, if not all of the qualifying competitions she was also the recipient of the Bronze Medal.

Winning the Silver Medal was Pamela Clinton McDermott who is an ever steady feature in competitions.

The Birdy Book was won by another consistent player who has already won the Ladies Matchplay in 2024. Deirdre O’Toole was top of the ladies for scoring birdies throughout 2024.

Ladies Winter Links Results 6th Feb.
Winner – Edith Neely (31) 37pts
Runner-Up – Bríd Uí Chearnaigh (23) 36pts
Gross – Mandy Coyne (8) 24 gross points
3rd – Evelyn O’Malley (39) 36pts
4th Mae Ferry (24) 35pts
5th Marion Keating (24) 35pts

Front 9 – Florence Connolly (34) 20pts
Back 9 – Ruth Irvine (35) 19pts

2’s
Florence Connolly 2@5th
Mary Harkin 2@5th
Marion O’Sullivan 2@10th
Bríd Uí Chearnaigh 2@10th

Next Links Date – Thursday 27th. February
Timesheet opens on the 20th @ 08.00 on BRS

​Club News
Portsalon EGM – Saturday January 4th, 2025
Portsalon GC has scheduled an EGM for Saturday 4th January, 2025 to take place in the Mulroy Woods Hotel in Milford. Full details have been issued to all members eligible to attend and vote at this meeting where exciting plans for future course development and clubhouse upgrades are to be discussed and outlined by Council and by Paul McGinley on behalf of McGinley Golf Course Design. Any members with queries can contract the shop or any member of Council.

Ladies and Gents Single Stableford Opens are on 26th December and 1st Jan. An Open two person scramble is on the 30th Dec. Bookings on BRS opens 7 days in advance.

Club Results
Wednesday 11th December
Winner: Seanan McAleer (9) – 40 pts
Runner-up: Charlie McCahill (16) – 37 pts

Saturday 14th December
Winner: Pat O'Neill (15) – 45 pts
Runner-up: Alan O'Doherty (7) – 39 pts
Gross: Eamonn McConigley (3) – 33 gross pts
Third: Chuck McTaggart ( 8 ) – 38 pts

Sunday 15th December
Winner: Rory McDermott (18) – 38 pts
Runner-up: Joe Ferry (10) – 37 pts
Gross: Ryan McGettigan (+2) – 35 gross pts
Third: John Joe McGowan (22) – 36 pts
Ladies News
Lady Captain Noreen and the ladies committee wish everyone a very happy and peaceful golfing Christmas.
Congratulations to Ita Ward, who has been appointed Lady Captain for Ballybofey & Stranorlar Golf Club 2025.

Ladies Winter Links
The weather played its part as requested for the ladies winter links on Thursday 12th Dec., which had been postponed from November. Some excellent results were returned on the day. Congratulations to all the winners.


Overall Nett :

Winner – Edel Ui Rabhartaigh (42) 41 pts
Runner- Up – Carmel McGeady (36) 40pts
Gross – Mandy Coyne (8) 23 pts
3rd – Tracy Spence (22) 39 pts BOT
4th – Catriona McCullagh (23) 39 pts
5th – Anne Curran (26) 37 pts
Front 9
Marion Keating (24) 20pts
Back 9
Christine Johnston (43) 21pts
2’s
Kate Gallagher (18) 12th hole
Augusta Neff (20) 12th hole
Marie Durso (13) 16th hole
Eileen Reilly (17) 10th hole


October Re-entry
Winner – Mary Barrett 75
Runner Up – Deirdre Hensey 70

November Re-entry
Winner – Claire Ferry 73

Best Links in Ulster award for Portsalon
Portsalon GC was honoured this week to be awarded the Best Links in Ulster prize at the Golfers Guide to Ireland awards held at Ballymascanlon Hotel & Resort.
Captain Pat Horner collected the crystal as the 31st edition of the awards ceremony was held at Ballymascanlon Hotel & Golf Resort in Dundalk this week, where industry leaders, enthusiasts and guests gathered to celebrate the very best in Irish golf.
The Golfers' Guide to Ireland is the ultimate all-island directory for golf lovers.
Attendees included notable representatives from the Irish golf community - RTÉ golf correspondent, Greg Allen, and Guest of Honour, Des Smyth with Cormac Devlin TD present for the prize giving.

Christmas Hamper
Congratulations to Gerard Dorrian who took out the final big prize of the calendar year on Sunday, winning the Gents Christmas Hamper with a magnificent tally of 45 points as he edged out Bradley Boyle and Paddy Kelly Jnr by one. Ryan McGettigan took out the gross prize, shooting 36 gross points.

Club Results
Saturday November 30th
Winner: Stephen Boucher (12) – 40 pts
Runner-up: Eunan McGarrigle (6) – 38 pts
Gross: Kevin Hensey (1) – 35 gross pts
Third: Martin McFadden (16) – 37 pts

Sunday December 1st – Gents Hamper
Winner: Gerard Dorrian (17) – 45 pts
Runner-up: Bradley Boyle (26) – 44 pts BOT
Gross: Ryan McGettigan (1) – 36 gross pts
Third: Paddy Kelly (20) – 44 pts

Ladies News

Christmas Hamper
The ladies hamper due to be played for on Saturday 7th December has been postponed until the Spring. Congratulations to Gerard Dorrian, winner of the gents Christmas Hamper.

Ladies Winter Links
The links are due to be played on December 12th, having been postponed I November. Here’s hoping for much improved weather. If you have already booked a time, you will need to rebook again. BRS will open one week before or call the pro shop on 074 915 9459.

​Club News
Christmas Hamper
The annual Christmas Hamper for Gents will take place on December 1st. Full details to follow.

Ropes in play
Members will note that the ropes are now in place to protect the surrounds of the green during the winter months when growth is at its poorest. All members are kindly asked to observe that trollies and buggies are not permitted inside the ropes. Please adhere by following the designated path around the greens and onwards to the next tees.

Club Results
Wednesday November 13th
Winner: Finbarr McNamee (13) – 42 pts
Runner-up: Shane McNamee (21) – 40 pts BOT
Gross: David McCormick (2) – 34 gross pts
Third: Brian Carney (25) – 40 pts

Saturday November 16th
Winner: Shaun Campbell (17) – 41 pts
Runner-up: Paddy Merritt (15) – 40 pts
Gross: Sean Forbes (5) – 31 gross pts
Third: Martin McFadden (22) – 39 pts

Sunday November 17th
Winner: Paul Gallagher (10) – 41 pts BOT
Runner-up: Barry Keeney (21) – 41 pts
Gross: David Bonner (6) – 34 gross pts
Third: James Duffy (18) – 38 pts

Ladies News and Results

Breast Cancer Fundraiser
A wonderful amount of €1000 was raised by the Ladies Branch over the month of October for Breast Cancer Research. Lady Captain Noreen would like to thank all those who participated in the Play in Pink Open, bought tickets for the Pink Raffle, contributed to the October Monthly re-entries or donated in any way.


Christmas Hamper and Dinner
The final date for entry to the Christmas Hamper competition is Sunday 25th. Please have your names, and entry fee of €15 paid by this date. All details are in the locker room. The Hamper will be played on Saturday 30th November. Lady Beginners will play for their Hamper on Friday 29th November. The presentation and dinner for everyone will follow on Saturday 30th.


Ladies Winter Links
The booking system will open for the Ladies on Thursday 21st at 8am to be played on Thursday 28th November.

Deepest Condolences
Lady Captain Noreen and the ladies branch wish to extend their sympathy to Alison Kilgore, following the recent passing of her mother, Elizabeth Whiteside in Derry. May her gentle soul rest peacefully.